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Burano
Venice, Italy
A peaceful village which has brightly painted houses lining the canals. As this village’s fishing based economy dwindled, the residents took to lace making to earn a living. As soon as you enter the village, by the time you reach the Piazza Galuppi, the main square you would have passed dozens of stalls of lace vendors. These ladies are very proud of their unique product so they don’t offer great ...
Central Mosque Almaty
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Address: Central Mosque, Medeu District, Almaty The large turquoise-blue dome visible from quite a distance beckons the faithful to prayer five times a day. As you get closer, you will begin to notice how refreshingly different the white marble mosque looks from all the grey Soviet-style architecture around the city. The 5 tall, blue-topped minarets, the calligraphy on the exterior facades, ...
Choirokoitia Settlement
Larnaca, Cyprus
The Ancient Neolithic settlement in Choirokoitia was made an official UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 1998. it is known to be one of the best preserved historic sites in the region, and draws a large number of tourists, archeologists, students and scientists every year. Originally discovered in the 1930’s, some of the artifacts and ruins are known to date back to 7000 BC. Visitors can learn...
Gardens
Sanaa, Yemen
For a city with a shortage of public water supply, the old city area is pretty rich in horticulture. Almost every house has an attached courtyard garden, and scattered about the streets are hedges blossoming with colors more varied than those on a Photoshop palette. Larger gardens are situated close to mosques, as water is easier to come by. Some gardens are situated below the street, to catch any...